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fan_from_texas
Posts: 2,693
Jun 14, 2010 10:13pm
We bought some furniture that will be delivered next week. It's fairly big (large desk, hutch, and lateral filing cabinet that they will carry upstairs). Is it customary that we'd tip them? If so, how much? We don't want to be jerks and stiff them, but we also don't want to tip if it isn't part of the process. Thanks.
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dave
Posts: 4,558
Jun 14, 2010 10:17pm
never heard of tipping them.
Apple
Posts: 2,620
Jun 14, 2010 10:17pm
If it's for a home based office, give a tip but have them sign a receipt so you can write it off your taxes.
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fan_from_texas
Posts: 2,693
Jun 14, 2010 10:19pm
Apple;389832 wrote:If it's for a home based office, give a tip but have them sign a receipt so you can write it off your taxes.
It is for a home office, but I don't think it's probably tax deductible. I'll probably only work out of here a day a week (if that), so I don't think I can deduct it.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Jun 14, 2010 10:27pm
I gave them 20 to move my old couch to this other dudes apartment and they did it no problems.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Jun 14, 2010 10:38pm
My brother worked for a moving company. They were tipped about half the time. There aren't really any rules that I know of, though.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jun 14, 2010 11:24pm
You either make someones day if tipping isn't customary and you do tip or you make them hate humanity even more if you don't tip and it's expected.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Jun 14, 2010 11:28pm
I tipped the guys that delivered our dishwasher, washer, and dryer...but it was also Memorial Day and I felt bad that they were out delivering stuff to my house that could have waited another day.
You can't go wrong tipping. Like I Wear Pants said...you make their day if they aren't expecting it...or you look like a douche if they are expecting it and you don't tip 'em.
You can't go wrong tipping. Like I Wear Pants said...you make their day if they aren't expecting it...or you look like a douche if they are expecting it and you don't tip 'em.
sonofsam
Posts: 2,052
Jun 14, 2010 11:29pm
You really want to make their day, but them each a six-pack of brew. Even if you buy the cheap stuff, its all good.
My garbage men will take ANYTHING and will not charge for extra bags if there is a 12 pack next to the trash every once in a while.
My garbage men will take ANYTHING and will not charge for extra bags if there is a 12 pack next to the trash every once in a while.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jun 14, 2010 11:30pm
Why tip someone for a job I'm capable of doing myself?
I can deliver food.
I can drive a taxi.
I can and do cut my own hair.
I did however tip my urologist because I am unable to pulverize my own kidney stones
I can deliver food.
I can drive a taxi.
I can and do cut my own hair.
I did however tip my urologist because I am unable to pulverize my own kidney stones
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 14, 2010 11:34pm
I would say if it's something crazy they are delivering, sure why not? Or if it's on a holiday or weekend.
But then again, I don't tip the pizza guy.
But then again, I don't tip the pizza guy.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jun 14, 2010 11:36pm
You don't tip the pizza guy? What the hell? Do you stiff your waitresses as well?
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 14, 2010 11:38pm
I Wear Pants;389943 wrote:You don't tip the pizza guy? What the hell? Do you stiff your waitresses as well?
Why would I tip the delivery guy when they charge a delivery fee?? And he is doing his job, I don't get tipped for doing my job.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jun 14, 2010 11:55pm
Is your job one that traditionally has tips included?
The delivery fee is for the gas and the wear and tear on the dude's car. Tip is for not being a soulless bastard.
The waitress is just doing her job, why tip her? Because in this country we've set many of the low wage earning positions up so that a tip isn't so much a tip but an automatic (though still voluntary) charge. This isn't how it works in many other countries. France for example you'd tip a waiter/waitress for exemplary service but it wouldn't be so brash to not tip someone who merely did their job.
The delivery fee is for the gas and the wear and tear on the dude's car. Tip is for not being a soulless bastard.
The waitress is just doing her job, why tip her? Because in this country we've set many of the low wage earning positions up so that a tip isn't so much a tip but an automatic (though still voluntary) charge. This isn't how it works in many other countries. France for example you'd tip a waiter/waitress for exemplary service but it wouldn't be so brash to not tip someone who merely did their job.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jun 14, 2010 11:57pm
I would tip the furniture delivery guy....
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Jun 15, 2010 12:06am
I Wear Pants;389962 wrote:Is your job one that traditionally has tips included?
The delivery fee is for the gas and the wear and tear on the dude's car. Tip is for not being a soulless bastard.
if that is the case, do you tip everyone who provides you a service or helps you? do you tip the cashier at walmart, the worker at mcdonald's, and your bank teller for not being a soulless bastard too?
this is how it should be, a tip should never be expected or automatic.I Wear Pants;389962 wrote: The waitress is just doing her job, why tip her? Because in this country we've set many of the low wage earning positions up so that a tip isn't so much a tip but an automatic (though still voluntary) charge. This isn't how it works in many other countries. France for example you'd tip a waiter/waitress for exemplary service but it wouldn't be so brash to not tip someone who merely did their job.
killdeer
Posts: 1,538
Jun 15, 2010 12:31am
okay...this is my story
the DirecTV needs to upgrade the dishes or we won't get our local channels.............
so, we finally call and say...yep we are ready for the new dish.
Unfortunately it is on Saturday when the US vs. England WC match is on.
They show up at 9:30.
They still cannot get the new dish to dial in at 2:30
I have got to see the WC game
Me and the kids go down to my folks to watch the biggest soccer match by the US WC team in 8 years.
the DirecTV guys finally figure out the satellite at 3:30
My wife tips them $20 a piece and two pieces of garlic bread.
the 2 Jacksons were one thing, but that was my garlic bread!
the DirecTV needs to upgrade the dishes or we won't get our local channels.............
so, we finally call and say...yep we are ready for the new dish.
Unfortunately it is on Saturday when the US vs. England WC match is on.
They show up at 9:30.
They still cannot get the new dish to dial in at 2:30
I have got to see the WC game
Me and the kids go down to my folks to watch the biggest soccer match by the US WC team in 8 years.
the DirecTV guys finally figure out the satellite at 3:30
My wife tips them $20 a piece and two pieces of garlic bread.
the 2 Jacksons were one thing, but that was my garlic bread!
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jun 15, 2010 1:07am
I'd say that when two guys are really struggling with something heavy at someone else's place, it'd be funny as hell to tip one of them over, because you know they'll both go down, giving you time to get away. If it's at your place with your stuff, going deliverer-tipping probably isn't a good idea.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 15, 2010 1:08am
I Wear Pants;389962 wrote:Is your job one that traditionally has tips included?
The delivery fee is for the gas and the wear and tear on the dude's car. Tip is for not being a soulless bastard.
The waitress is just doing her job, why tip her? Because in this country we've set many of the low wage earning positions up so that a tip isn't so much a tip but an automatic (though still voluntary) charge. This isn't how it works in many other countries. France for example you'd tip a waiter/waitress for exemplary service but it wouldn't be so brash to not tip someone who merely did their job.
I won't tip if a waitress/waiter is "just doing her/his job." If she/he is good and attentive and all that, then of course I will tip. But if I get a lazy, slow worthless waitress/waiter, hell no I won't tip. A tip is not guaranteed nor required. I will tip if I think it is earned; and I will say I am very generous when I tip.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jun 15, 2010 8:00am
I'd drop 'em $20 a piece. As far as tipping a waitress/server, I automatically give them a couple dollars. The way I look at it, at least they are out working and earning some of my money, unlike some worthless bastards.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Jun 15, 2010 8:05am
I'd say it isn't the norm to, but if they do a good job, are friendly, or go out of there way to accommodate you then a small tip would be welcomed. I worked doing the opposite, taking things out of peoples' houses, and never expected a tip but always hoped there would be one at the end.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 15, 2010 9:29am
I did not tip the guys that delivered our mattress set or the guys that delivered our kitchen appliances.
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fan_from_texas
Posts: 2,693
Jun 15, 2010 9:52am
Thanks for the input. It looks like opinions are split. Because the furniture is pretty large, heavy, and must go upstairs, I'll set aside some money for a tip. Assuming they're decent, friendly, and competent, we'll tip.
ManO'War
Posts: 1,420
Jun 15, 2010 10:21am
I'd offer them something to drink, but not tip them unless they did something above and beyond actually dropping off your stuff. If they actually carry it up the steps and set it up, then a tip would be appropriate.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Jun 15, 2010 10:33am
Man some people are pretty stingy w there cash. Not tipping waiters/pizza guys?? Is that $3-5 really gonna break the bank??